Pickled Eggs Recipe

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Pickled Eggs are not on my list of favorite foods but they are for my husband and son.  I love pickles and I love eggs but why anyone would want to eat a picked egg is beyond me.  With that said, I’ll share the recipe that me and my man used, in which, him and… [Continue Reading]

Chavrie Goat Cheese and Crate and Barrel (Giveaway)

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Goat cheese is definitely a type of cheese that had never made it to our table in 18+ years, until the end of 2011.  Chavrie, the #1 go-to folks for America’s freshest goat cheese, sent my family some to try and I have to say, I didn’t expect me or my bunch to like it… [Continue Reading]

4 Ingredient Firecrackers, a 4th of July Snack

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Summer snacks are big deal when you have kids at your house all the time, and finding ones that are friendly on the pocketbook can sometimes be a challenge. I remember the first time I had these Firecrackers-crackers with seasoning, and they were delicious! I thought they’d make the perfect snack for this 4th of… [Continue Reading]

Pesto Torte

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Recipe was submitted by Diane R, into March’s Food Challenge where the theme is GREEN.   Here is what Diane had to say about the recipe… (I chose this recipe to submit because I make it for Christmas and my friends and family love it—and I’ve been asked to bring it to a neighborhood St…. [Continue Reading]

Popcorn, the Ultimate Super Bowl Food!

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This post brought to you by Kenmore Live Studio. All opinions are 100% mine. Popcorn is such a handy food because you can do so much with it.  You can eat with butter, covered in almond bark, or even as tasty appetizers!  I love creative food ideas and this Pittsburg Popcorn will soon be a… [Continue Reading]

Game Time! Quick and Easy Food for Football

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My guys depend on me to have their snacks & food ready for game time. I really dislike cooking on game days because I’m a huge football fan and would prefer to sit on the couch and watch with the rest of them. But the fact is, I am in charge of bringing the food… [Continue Reading]

Kid Pick! Beach Blanket Chili-Cheese Dogs

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Snack attack time! School is out, it’s Summer time and the kids are hungry but don’t fret parents, Chili-Cheese Dogs to the rescue.   Of course you can always heat up a corn dog but a chili dog with cheese in a blanket is way better!  What I love about this recipe is that the kiddos… [Continue Reading]

Get Your Munch On During the Game with VELVEETA Beer and Chorizo Dip!

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Down, set, HUT HUT VELVEETA!  Yep, it’s that time again, time for the championship football game that all of us football fans anticipate the whole year!  And what comes along with football?? That’s right!!! DIP!  You can’t watch such an exciting football game without dip and chips, come on now.   Not only do we root… [Continue Reading]

Halloween Appetizer-Snack: Crescent Mummy Dogs

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Welcome! If you’re new here, you might consider subscribing and get updates to your inbox and checking out the popular recipes here over in your sidebar to the right. Sign up for our monthly newsletter full of ideas, recipes, & more! The Witches Brooms were so cute that I just had to make and share… [Continue Reading]

3 Appetizing Party Food Recipes

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Just because you want to offer healthier snacks for your next party (and maybe the next Super Bowl party) doesn’t mean you have to cut ALL the goodness out!  Offering foods that are cooler make a party lighter.    Try these 3 very simple, but tasty food ideas at your next get-together and I bet you’re… [Continue Reading]

Super Bowl Party Appetizer & Drink Recipes

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The Super Bowl is right around the corner so if you’re looking for some quick and easy recipes to make your party delicious, look no more!  Also, tonight at 10:30pm CST, I’ll be hosting a radio talk show on Super Bowl Party Ideas for a fabulous party!  Join me and listen, chat or even call… [Continue Reading]

Thalia in New York City

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I was in NYC the last few days and had the chance to eat at a much fancier restaurant, that is normally available to me, called Thalia. Now many of you have probably eaten at places like this many times but I have not so even ordering the food was an issue for me.  I… [Continue Reading]

Cocktail Wieners

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Something easy to whip up for company or as a snack for yourself, is some good ol’ cocktail wieners!  What else is there to say eh? INGREDIENTS: * 1 (16 oz) package lil’ smokie sausages * 1 (8 oz) jar chili sauce * 1 (8 oz) jar grape jelly DIRECTIONS: In a saucepan over medium… [Continue Reading]